AS Roma vs US Sassuolo Calcio, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AS Roma vs US Sassuolo Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Olimpico.
- AS Roma 38 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- US Sassuolo Calcio 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Piero Giacomelli
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Referee Davide Ghersini
- Referee Damiano Di Iorio
- Referee Luigi Pillitteri
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Juventus FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Genoa CFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | FC Viktoria Plzen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | AS Roma | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Torino FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | Frosinone Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Dec | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | Parma Calcio 1913 | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| AS Roma | US Sassuolo Calcio | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #11 |
| 73 | Points | 49 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 23 / 4 / 11 | W / D / L | 14 / 7 / 17 |
| 59 | Scored | 46 |
| 31 | Conceded | 50 |
| +28 | GD | -4 |
| 1.92 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 61% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AS Roma are 3rd (73 pts). US Sassuolo Calcio are 11th (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Olimpico as AS Roma face off against US Sassuolo Calcio in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 8' What a moment for Diego Perotti! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 8' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gianmarco Ferrari.
- 13' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 23' Against the run of play, Patrik Schick has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 27' A moment of madness from Alessandro Florenzi on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AS Roma will be frustrated.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' A quiet spell here at Stadio Olimpico. US Sassuolo Calcio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' AS Roma are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Sassuolo Calcio backline.
- 46' US Sassuolo Calcio make a change. Mauricio Lemos trudges off to be replaced by Pol Mikel Lirola on 46 minutes.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AS Roma that had 527 games and scored 607 goals.
- 58' The whistle greets Filip Duricic as he departs to be replaced by Federico Di Francesco.
- 59' What a moment for Nicolo Zaniolo! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 63' Enrico Brignola makes way for Manuel Locatelli at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Sassuolo Calcio.
- 64' Javier Pastore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolo Zaniolo on 64 minute.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Justin Kluivert. He replaces Diego Perotti on 68 minute.
- 73' Brazil international Marlon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' Fresh legs for AS Roma! Edin Dzeko comes on to replace Patrik Schick.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' A goal from the Senegal international Khouma Babacar! He fires home on 90 to make it 3-1!
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for AS Roma players.
Lineups
AS Roma Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 44
- 20
- 11
- 24
-
8
Diego Perotti ↓ Justin Kluivert 68'
- 17
-
14
Patrik Schick ↓ Edin Dzeko 76'
- 4
-
22
Nicolo Zaniolo ↓ Javier Pastore 64'
- 1
Bench
- 63
- 5
- 3
- 2
-
9
Edin Dzeko ↑ 76'
- 92
- 83
-
34
Justin Kluivert ↑ 68'
-
27
Javier Pastore ↑ 64'
- 15
Coach
Eusebio Di Francesco
US Sassuolo Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 47
- 39
- 5
- 4
- 25
- 30
- 31
- 9
- 99
- 2
- 68
Bench
-
73
Manuel Locatelli ↑ 63'
-
34
Federico Di Francesco ↑ 58'
- 79
- 28
- 13
-
21
Pol Mikel Lirola ↑ 46'
- 12
- 10
- 29
- 23
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Filip Duricic | 3 |
| Paulo Dybala | 3 |
| Bryan Cristante | 3 |
| Domenico Berardi | 3 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Armand Lauriente | 2 |
| Lorenzo Pellegrini | 2 |
Head to Head
AS Roma Form
US Sassuolo Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.3
AS Roma xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
US Sassuolo Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + AS Roma to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AS Roma win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
AS Roma or Draw
83%
Draw or US Sassuolo Calcio
39%
AS Roma or US Sassuolo Calcio
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AS Roma win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — AS Roma
| Handicap | AS Roma covers | Push | US Sassuolo Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AS Roma keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.